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Maple Leafs Lose $22.56 Million Defenseman In Season Opener
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Toronto Maple Leafs talking about an extension with Jake McCabe. Getty
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 17: A general view of Toronto Maple Leafs logo prior to an NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Arena on February 17, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Penguins 4-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
The puck has officially dropped on the 2026-26 NHL campaign for the Toronto Maple Leafs , who are featuring many new players thanks to a summer of change under the leadership of general manager John Chayka.
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And while they got off to a good start thanks to a tally from forward Willian Nylander shortly into their contest against the divisional rival Montreal Canadiens , they're already dealing with some potentially worrying health news.
The Toronto Maple Leafs Have Lost Defenseman Jake McCabe
GettyTORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 17: A general view of Toronto Maple Leafs logo prior to an NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Arena on February 17, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Penguins 4-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
During the first period of Tuesday's game at Scotiabank Arena, Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe appeared to be cut by the skate of Canadiens forward Jake Evans while absorbing a hit.
Evans' skate appeared to clip McCabe in his left ankle area; McCabe left the game, wasn't on the bench, and has yet to return to the game.
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